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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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